US Bridges

London RD over Big River

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 083MI S Cottage Grove Res · Structure no. 20623 270001305

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
943
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

London RD over Big River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying London RD over Big River in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 943 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,083 by 2025. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLondon RD
CrossesBig River
Location083MI S Cottage Grove Res
RouteCounty Highway C2700
StateOregon
Coordinates43.59588, -123.06837
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic943 (2020)
Projected traffic1,083 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was London RD over Big River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is London RD over Big River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does London RD over Big River carry?

About 943 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is London RD over Big River?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns London RD over Big River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.